Cajun Shrimp Penne

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Then boil 1 box of penne to package directions, and drain.

2. Add ⅓ cup cashews and ⅓ cup water to a blender. Blend on high for about 1 to 2 minutes until very smooth. Set aside.

3. In a bowl, add 8 oz large, peeled, deveined shrimp and toss with ¾ Tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.

4. In a large pan over medium heat, add ½ Tbsp olive oil along with ¾ cup trimmed, cut asparagus, and ¼ tsp salt. Cook 4 minutes, flipping often. Add shrimp, cook 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.

5. Add ½ Tbsp oil to pasta. In a pan over medium-low heat, add 1 minced, clove of garlic, cook until fragrant. Add 1 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes and ¾ Tbsp Cajun seasoning and combine.

6. In a large pot, combine the cashew cream, pasta, and asparagus. Divide onto plates, top with shrimp, ¼ cup parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Split portions into 2. One for now; another for later.